{"product_id":"esquif-prospecteur-16","title":"Esquif Prospecteur 16","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Prospecteur 16 has the lines of the well-known Chestnut Prospector. Ideal for canoeists who want the versatility and capacity of the Prospector shape for day tripping and week-long adventures. The rugged T-Formex hull is great for those who enjoy paddling whitewater, or who just want a super tough canoe for everyday usage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStability, easy tracking, and good maneuverability in rapids are what makes this canoe such a classic.  This canoe responds well to the Solo Paddler yet has ample volume for the young family, or 2 adventurous paddlers with a pile of gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are ever really struggling with which canoe you should buy, we say \"you just can't go wrong with a Prospecteur.\"  Our customers Love this classic design for So Many reasons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen compared to other canoe materials,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-formex\u003c\/strong\u003e is VERY Heavy Duty and provides much more durbility for many more years. \u003cbr\u003eIn our experience T-formex slides over shallow rocky areas with much less damage AND retains its shape better than other canoes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: T-Formex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16′\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 35″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 14.5″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker: 2.75″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Red or Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 65 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats: 2 Webbed seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard: Vinyl trim, contoured ash yoke, thwart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWood gunwales are a special-order option.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCaution: you need to loosen screws in the wood trim during Winter months to avoid cracking.\u003c\/span\u003e  Cold temps are of no concern with the standard vinyl gunwales.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-stock Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter Seat, Kneeling Thwart, Kevlar Skid Plates, Deep Dished Cherry Yoke, SuperSeat Backrests, Seat Cushions, Thwart Bag, Bow Bag, Yoke Pad, Scotty Fishing Rod Holders, and the Side Mount Motor Bracket are available in stock options for the Prospecteur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur comfortable SuperSeat backrest option provides great support while you paddle, motor or fish, they can face either direction, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e easily removed for transport.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esquif","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":40156023554084,"sku":"","price":2309.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":40156023586852,"sku":"","price":2309.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"demo model","offer_id":44224490176548,"sku":null,"price":1999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"clearance model","offer_id":44224490209316,"sku":null,"price":1999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/prospecteur16_lifestyle2.jpg?v=1733276257","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/esquif-prospecteur-16","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}